Monday, 12 August 2013

Dolmabahce Mosque helps injured people of protests, Istanbul

During our visit in Istanbul we saw some protest but nothing as extreme as what we see now on the television. The YouTube fragment below shows people receiving first aid in the Dolmabahce Mosque after the protests on the Taksim Square. We are surprised because this mosque is about 1,5 km always from the main protest area.

The feeling of serving and supporting people is completely in sink with our impressions of this mosque. The Imam and men working here were super friendly and even tolerant for some disrespectful visitors. They made some remarks but never got agitated.

The Dolmabahce Mosque is built in baroque style and completed in 1855. It is located close to the Dolmabahce Palace and has two giant minarets. The interior with its grand chandelier is fantastic. Let’s hope that peace will return soon to Istanbul and that it doesn’t escalate again after the Ramadan.